Histology Technician Job at CDx Diagnostics®, Suffern, NY

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  • CDx Diagnostics®
  • Suffern, NY

Job Description

Histotechnician - Suffern, NY - Full Time

Salary Range: $45.00 To $55.00 Hourly

** Working Hours 10:00AM – 6:00PM **

Job Summary:

Histology technicians, also known as Histotechnicians, prepare tissue slides for microscopic examination by pathologists to diagnose disease. Histology technicians are responsible for cutting, staining and preparing tissue samples for the pathologist to review. They are also responsible for performing clinical laboratory procedures, examinations, and other tests pursuant to established protocols. These include maintaining equipment and records and performing quality assurance activities requiring the exercise of independent judgement and responsibility.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Embeds, cuts, stains and performs other tasks required to process tissue in the Immunohistochemistry laboratory.
  • Performs technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens.
  • Meets acceptable turnaround time and productivity standards for the laboratory.
  • Labels-stained slides for proper identification and diagnostic purposes
  • Sets up and performs a variety of routine and/or complex laboratory tests and procedures relevant to the lab area and personal qualifications for analysis by a pathologist. Follows established in-process quality control procedures including recording data.
  • Performs routine and/or preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
  • Troubleshoots basic instrumentation, chemicals, reagents, stains, solutions, technical problems, and methodologies.
  • Maintains sufficient supplies at the workstation.
  • Ensures and maintains quality control and assurance activities.
  • Manages chemical and biological wastes.
  • Uses infection control practices and procedures.
  • Performs related duties, as required.

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to organize and complete work in a timely manner.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems and to make evaluative judgements.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in medical technology, Basic Science, or related field preferred.
  • Licensed by New York State Education Department (NYSED)
  • Minimum of 2-5 years’ work experience.
  • ASPC Certified.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

  • This is a full-time position, based in Suffern, NY.
  • Able to wear personal protective equipment (e.g., face mask, goggles, latex/non-latex gloves) as needed.
  • Must be able to work in a laboratory environment.
  • Stooping, turning, bending, squatting, kneeling, and the ability to lift 20 pounds.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.

We participate in E-Verify.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Local area,

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